Description
Explore model-based design for systems that combine electrical power, motors, batteries and mechanical behaviour. The six-course program described by the source progresses from dynamic models in Simulink to physical models in Simscape, using MATLAB-based exercises to investigate complete systems. Learners simulate power conversion, motor operation and battery behaviour before examining how the components work together under different conditions.
Projects include an inverted pendulum for stability and control, a reciprocating-saw model with temperature monitoring, a constant-speed go-kart study and a battery design for several power tools. Power-electronics exercises examine the conversion and regulation of energy, while system-level models combine electrical and mechanical domains. Simulation results provide the basis for comparing design choices before building hardware.
Intended audience: Engineering students and technical professionals studying electrified systems. Learners interested in simulation applications across automotive, industrial and energy systems.
What you will learn
- Create dynamic and physical models using Simulink and Simscape.
- Integrate motor, battery and power-electronics models into a larger system.
- Investigate stability, temperature and speed-control behaviour through the listed projects.
- Use simulation results to compare engineering design decisions.
Course specifications
- Publisher
- Coursera
- Instructors
- Ali Nejad
- Language
- English
- Level
- Beginner
- Duration
- 4 weeks to complete at 10 hours a week
- Subtitle
- English
- Quality
- 720p
- Edition
- 2026-10
Course topics
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Prerequisites
- Some familiarity with basic electrical circuits is helpful.
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Size
3.92 GB
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